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Briane

Briane

how long 
before
my heart realizes
you have gone
my mind seems in sad collusion
but you have gone
i wait with a question 
on the tip of my tongue
nothing echoes down the hall.

Copyright © Patricia Cresswell | Year Posted 2017

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John Fleming Date: 9/13/2017 1:46:00 PM There is a definite presence associated with this poem...it conveys a desperate air of dawning finality; it is both depressed and yet slightly hopeful in a strange and inexplicable sort of way...most peculiar. I really do rather like it, Patricia. My warmest regards! :) john Login to Reply

Peter Rees Date: 9/13/2017 10:14:00 AM One of life's greatest blessings, eventually becoming such deep sadness. Your few words speak such volumes. Login to Reply Patricia Cresswell Date: 9/13/2017 11:06:00 AM Thank you Peter. We were married for 38 years most of our adult lives together. The sudden wrench of lose can be overwhelming.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 9/12/2017 7:42:00 AM Such a potent piece, Patricia, a perfect pen, it sticks to the reader, lingers. hugs xomo Login to Reply Patricia Cresswell Date: 9/12/2017 9:09:00 AM Thank you Maureen for such encouraging praise.

Russell Sivey Date: 9/11/2017 7:05:00 PM This is such a sad write! I feel the power in your words, that of mild desperation, a desire to have him back! I really enjoyed reading your amazing poem here this evening! What a brilliant piece, Great Work!! Login to Reply Patricia Cresswell Date: 9/11/2017 10:37:00 PM You are correct Russell. Funny thing is grief never passes you just learn to live with it after a while.